Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Velocity of Light was first Measured by

  1. Einstein

  2. Newton

  3. Romer

  4. Galileo
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ole Rømer first measured the speed of light in 1676 using Jupiter's moon eclipses. Einstein developed relativity, Newton studied mechanics and optics, and Galileo attempted but couldn't successfully measure light speed.

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